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GMC 2016 Yukon XL Denali Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..... . 2 In Brief ......5 Keys, Doors, and Windows .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Attention: Customer Service features. to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the 47911 Halyard Drive Keep this manual in the vehicle for GMC Truck Emblem, YUKON, and Plymouth, MI 48170 quick reference.
  • Page 4 Introduction Danger, Warning, and Vehicle Symbol Chart Caution Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle Warning messages found on vehicle and what they mean. For more labels and in this manual describe information on the symbol, refer to hazards and what to do to avoid or the Index.
  • Page 5 Introduction : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer : Heated Steering Wheel : LATCH System Child Restraints : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Oil Pressure : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors : Power : Remote Vehicle Start : Safety Belt Reminders : Tire Pressure Monitor : Tow/Haul Mode ®...

  • Page 6: In Brief

    In Brief In Brief Transmission ....17 Roadside Assistance Four-Wheel Drive ....18 Program .

  • Page 7: Instrument Panel

    In Brief Instrument Panel...
  • Page 8 In Brief 1. Air Vents 0 179. Volume Switches (Out of View). 15. Steering Wheel Controls. See See Steering Wheel Controls the infotainment manual. 2. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 140. in the infotainment manual. 16. Horn 0 112. Traction Control/Electronic 6.

  • Page 9: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief Fog Lamps 0 169 (If Initial Drive Equipped). Information 25. Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 169. This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.

  • Page 10: Remote Vehicle Start

    In Brief Remote start can be extended. To lock or unlock the doors from : Press and release to initiate vehicle locate. The turn signal outside the vehicle press Canceling a Remote Start lamps flash and the horn sounds the RKE transmitter. See Remote To cancel a remote start, do one of three times.

  • Page 11: Liftgate

    In Brief Pressing the button on the driver underside of the liftgate handle and Windows door handle will unlock the driver lift up. See Remote Keyless Entry door. If the handle button is pressed (RKE) System Operation 0 27. again within five seconds, the Use the pull cup to lower and close passenger doors and liftgate will the liftgate.

  • Page 12: Seat Adjustment

    In Brief Seat Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment Memory Features Power Seats To adjust the lumbar support: The SET, 1, 2, and (Exit) buttons Press and hold the control on the driver door are used to To adjust the seat: forward to increase or rearward manually store and recall memory Move the seat forward or to decrease upper and lower...

  • Page 13: Second Row Seats

    In Brief See Memory Seats 0 55 and Heated and Cooled Front See Heated and Cooled Front Seats Vehicle Personalization 0 155. 0 57. Seats Second Row Seats Head Restraint Adjustment The second row seatbacks can be folded for additional cargo space, Do not drive until the head restraints or the seats can be folded and for all occupants are installed and...

  • Page 14: Safety Belts

    In Brief Safety Belts Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the overhead System console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 127. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors United States Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: Canada and Mexico...

  • Page 15: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    In Brief 3. Press either (1) or (2) again to when the vehicle is started. See Do not adjust the steering wheel deselect the mirror. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror while driving. 0 46. Power Folding Mirrors Throttle and Brake Pedal Steering Wheel To power fold the mirrors: Adjustment...

  • Page 16: Interior Lighting

    In Brief See Adjustable Throttle and Brake To change the dome lamp settings, Pedal 0 198. press the following: The vehicle may have a memory OFF : Turns the lamps off, even function, which lets pedal settings when a door is open. be saved and recalled.

  • Page 17: Windshield Wiper/Washer

    In Brief There are four positions. Windshield Wiper/Washer FRONT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent : Turns off the automatic wipes. headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp To turn on Rainsense, press control to the off position again to AUTO on the lever, then turn turn the automatic headlamps or...

  • Page 18: Climate Controls

    In Brief Climate Controls 9. RCTRL (Rear Climate Control Transmission Lockout) This system controls the heating, Range Selection Mode 10. Rear Temperature Control cooling, and ventilation. 11. Rear Air Delivery Mode Control 12. Rear Fan Control 13. Front Climate Control Power Button 14.

  • Page 19: Four-Wheel Drive

    In Brief While using Range Selection Mode, Automatic Transfer Case 4 : Use the Four-Wheel Drive High cruise control and the Tow/Haul position when extra traction is Mode can be used. needed, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active.

  • Page 20: Vehicle Features

    In Brief Vehicle Features Cruise Control : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. Infotainment System See Cruise Control 0 221 or See the infotainment manual for Adaptive Cruise Control 0 224 (If information on the radio, audio Equipped).

  • Page 21: Forward Collision Alert (Fca)

    In Brief Front Automatic Braking it detects that you are actively : Press to move between steering. Override LKA by turning the interactive display zones in the (FAB) System the steering wheel. LKA uses a cluster. If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise camera to detect lane markings : Press to open a menu or select between 60 km/h (37 mph) and...

  • Page 22: Rear Vision Camera (Rvc)

    In Brief Rear Vision avoiding objects while in One inside the center storage R (Reverse). It operates at speeds console. Camera (RVC) less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may One on the rear of the center If equipped, RVC displays a view of display a warning triangle on the storage console.

  • Page 23: Universal Remote System

    In Brief Universal Remote System Sunroof Open/Close : To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (1) until the sunroof reaches the desired position. Press and hold the front of switch (1) to close it. Express-Open/Express-Close : To express-open the sunroof, fully press and release the rear of switch (1) until the sunroof reaches the desired position.

  • Page 24: Performance And Maintenance

    In Brief Performance and in the instrument cluster and the the tires to the recommended appropriate DIC message pressure shown on the Tire and Maintenance displays. See Ride Control Loading Information label. See System Messages 0 150. Vehicle Load Limits 0 194. The Traction Control/ warning light will remain on until the Press and release...

  • Page 25: Driving For Better Fuel

    Canada: 1-800-268-6800 Brake gradually and avoid The oil life system can also be reset abrupt stops. as follows: New GMC owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Avoid idling the engine for long 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN Program.

  • Page 26: Keys, Doors, And Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Power Mirrors ....44 Keys and Locks Heated Mirrors ....45 Windows Automatic Dimming Mirror .

  • Page 27: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    Keys, Doors, and Windows With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview 0 374. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement 0 370. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: The transmitter has a button on the Check the distance.

  • Page 28: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry when is pressed again within (RKE) System Operation three seconds. See Vehicle Personalization 0 155. The Keyless Access system allows If the driver door is open when for vehicle entry when the transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). See pressed all doors will lock and then the driver door will immediately Keyless Access Operation later in...
  • Page 29 Keys, Doors, and Windows If enabled through the DIC, the turn and the horn sounds repeatedly for If the lock/unlock button is pressed signal lamps flash twice to indicate 30 seconds. The alarm turns off again within five seconds, all unlocking has occurred.
  • Page 30 Keys, Doors, and Windows Any vehicle door has been If other electronic devices interfere Keyless Liftgate Opening opened and all doors are now with the RKE transmitter signal, the Press the touch pad on the closed. vehicle may not detect the RKE underside of the liftgate handle to transmitter inside the vehicle.
  • Page 31 Keys, Doors, and Windows longer work. Each vehicle can have 6. Remove the transmitter from up to eight transmitters matched the transmitter pocket and to it. press on the transmitter. Programming with a Recognized Transmitter (Keyless Access To program additional Vehicles Only) transmitters, repeat Steps 4 6.
  • Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Insert the vehicle key into the 7. Remove the transmitter from key lock cylinder on the driver the transmitter pocket/insert door handle; then turn the key and press on the counterclockwise, to the unlock transmitter. position, five times within To program additional 10 seconds.
  • Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows To start the vehicle: Battery Replacement 1. With the key removed, insert a flat, thin object in the center of 1. Open the center console Replace the battery in the the transmitter to separate and storage area and the transmitter soon if the REPLACE remove the back cover.

  • Page 34: Remote Vehicle Start

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Vehicle Start The engine will turn off during a The engine will continue to run remote vehicle start if: for 10 minutes. Repeat If equipped with the remote start Steps 1 and 2 for a 10-minute The coolant temperature gets feature, the climate control system time extension.

  • Page 35: Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Turn on the hazard warning Pushing down the manual lock Warning (Continued) flashers. knob on the driver door will lock all doors. Pushing down the Turn the ignition on and then off. Young children who get into manual lock knob on a unlocked vehicles may be passenger door will lock only...

  • Page 36: Delayed Locking

    Keys, Doors, and Windows This feature will not operate if the number of RKE transmitters inside key is in the ignition. has not reduced, the driver door will unlock and the horn will chirp three This feature can be programmed times.

  • Page 37: Doors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors Warning (Continued) Liftgate and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control Systems Warning in the Index. Exhaust gases can enter the If the vehicle is equipped vehicle if it is driven with the with a power liftgate, disable liftgate or trunk/hatch open, the power liftgate function.
  • Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Liftgate There will be a delay in the release Power Liftgate Operation of the liftglass if there is an attempt to open it while the rear wipers are Warning in motion. You, or others, could be injured if Use the pull cup to lower and close caught in the path of the power the liftgate.
  • Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3/4: Opens to a reduced height time. If this occurs, the liftgate can that can be set from 3/4 to fully still be operated manually. Select open. Use to prevent the liftgate OFF on the liftgate switch. from opening into overhead If the vehicle is shifted out of objects such as a garage door or...
  • Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows the power function will deactivate. The liftgate will not operate if the 3. Press and hold next to the After removing the obstructions, RKE transmitter is not within latch on the outside of the manually close the liftgate. This will 1 m (3 ft).

  • Page 41: Power Assist Steps

    Keys, Doors, and Windows When closing the liftgate using this Caution feature, there will be a short delay. The rear lights will flash and a Splashing water may cause the chime will sound. Step away from liftgate to open. Keep the RKE the gate before it starts moving.

  • Page 42: Vehicle Security

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keep hands, children, pets, objects, Vehicle Security Arming the Alarm System and clothing clear of the power 1. Turn off the vehicle. This vehicle has theft-deterrent assist steps when in motion. The features; however, they do not make 2.
  • Page 43 Keys, Doors, and Windows Always unlock a door with the power source, and can sound an by pressing on the RKE RKE transmitter, or use the alarm if the vehicle s battery is transmitter during the 10-second Keyless Access system. compromised.

  • Page 44: Immobilizer

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Intrusion and Inclination Immobilizer The system has one or more transmitters matched to an Sensors Disable Switch See Radio Frequency Statement immobilizer control unit in the 0 370. vehicle. Only a correctly matched transmitter will start the vehicle. Immobilizer Operation If the transmitter is ever damaged, you may not be able to start the...

  • Page 45: Exterior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows service. See your dealer who can Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors service the theft-deterrent system and have a new transmitter Convex Mirrors programmed to the vehicle. Do not leave the transmitter or Warning device that disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent system in the A convex mirror can make things, vehicle.

  • Page 46: Heated Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Dimming Driving with the Blind Spot 2. Press again to return the Mirror mirrors to the driving position. Mirror Turn Signal Indicator The driver outside mirror automatically adjusts for the glare of The vehicle may also have a turn headlamps from behind.

  • Page 47: Interior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 1. When the approaching vehicle zone. Then, glance over your Interior Mirrors is a long distance away, the shoulder to double check image in the main mirror is before moving slowly into the Interior Rearview Mirrors small and near the inboard adjacent lane.

  • Page 48: Child-View Mirror

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Child-View Mirror Windows pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the Warning sound, open either a front window or the sunroof, if equipped. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, Power Windows especially with the windows...
  • Page 49 Keys, Doors, and Windows holding the switch. Press the 2. Place the ignition in ACC/ window switch fully and release it to ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/ activate the express-down feature. START. The express mode can be canceled 3. From any open position, pull at any time by briefly pressing or the power window switch up pulling the switch.

  • Page 50: Sun Visors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Express Window Anti-Pinch Window Lockout Sun Visors Override This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, Warning except from the driver position. If express override is activated, the window will not reverse automatically. You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged.

  • Page 51: Sunroof

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Roof Open/Close : To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (1) until the sunroof reaches the desired Sunroof position. Press and hold the front of switch (1) to close it. Express-Open/Express-Close : To express-open the sunroof, fully press and release the rear of switch (1) until the sunroof reaches Dirt and debris may collect on the...

  • Page 52: Seats And Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Seats and Replacing Safety Belt System Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash ... 73 Parts After a Crash ..100 Restraints Securing Child Restraints Airbag System...

  • Page 53: Head Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The vehicle s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can occupants will suffer a neck/ top of the restraint is at the same...

  • Page 54: Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints Second Row Seats To lower the head restraint, press Front Seats the button located on the top of the The vehicle's second row seats seatback and push the head Power Seat Adjustment have head restraints in the outboard restraint down.

  • Page 55: Lumbar Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints To adjust the seat: Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down.

  • Page 56: Memory Seats

    Seats and Restraints If memory equipped, the SET, 1, 2, Warning (Continued) (Exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually save and The shoulder belt will not be recall memory settings for the driver against your body. Instead, it will seat, outside mirrors, power tilt and be in front of you.
  • Page 57 Seats and Restraints Automatically Recalling Memory again by opening the driver door To store positions to the (Exit) Positions (Auto Memory Recall) and pressing on the RKE button and easy exit features, repeat above Steps 1 4 to store transmitter. If the memory position is If programmed on in the vehicle your positions for getting out of the still not recalling, see your dealer for...

  • Page 58: Heated And Cooled Front

    Seats and Restraints If something has blocked the driver Press to heat the driver or Warning (Continued) seat, power tilt and telescoping passenger seat cushion and steering column, and/or adjustable seatback. heat, such as a blanket, cushion, pedals while recalling the exit cover, or similar item.

  • Page 59: Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints cooled seats are canceled when the Rear Seats Press to heat the left ignition is turned on. Press the outboard or right outboard seat heated or cooled seat button to use cushion. Heated Rear Seats the heated or cooled seats after the Press the button once for the vehicle is started.

  • Page 60: Second Row Seats

    Seats and Restraints Second Row Seats Manual Fold and Tumble Warning Feature Reclining Seatbacks If either seatback is not locked, it To recline the seatback: Warning could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause Do not leave the second row seat injury to the person sitting there.
  • Page 61 Seats and Restraints Folding and Tumbling the Seat To fold and tumble the seat: 1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat. The seatback will fold forward 3. Lift the lever again to release to create a flat load floor.
  • Page 62 Seats and Restraints Folding and Tumbling the Seat 3. Pull the strap again to release from the Third Row Seat the rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward. Warning Automatic Fold and Tumble Using the third row seating Feature position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled,...
  • Page 63 Seats and Restraints Folding and Tumbling the Seat Folding and Tumbling the Seat Warning from the Cargo Area To fold and tumble the seat: Automatically folding and 1. Make sure that there is nothing tumbling the seat when someone under, in front of, or on is sitting in the seat, could cause the seat.

  • Page 64: Third Row Seats

    Seats and Restraints The left button folds the left To return the seat to the sitting The transmission must be in seatback, and the right button position from the tumbled position: P (Park) for this feature to work. folds the right seatback. 1.
  • Page 65 Seats and Restraints 3. Fully lower the head restraints. The switches (1) can be used to fold See Head Restraints 0 52. Put or fold and tumble the second row the second row seatback in the seats from the cargo area. See upright position.

  • Page 66: Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints 2. Press and hold the switch (2) Safety Belts Warning (Continued) on the side trim of the cargo This section of the manual area to raise the seatback. passengers to ride in any area of describes how to use safety belts The left switch raises the left the vehicle that is not equipped properly.

  • Page 67: How To Wear Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints When riding in a vehicle, you travel Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why It is very important for all occupants as fast as the vehicle does. If the should I have to wear safety to buckle up. Statistics show that vehicle stops suddenly, you keep unbelted people are hurt more often belts?

  • Page 68: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Seats and Restraints pelvic bones and you would be Lap-Shoulder Belt less likely to slide under the lap All seating positions in the vehicle belt. If you slid under it, the belt have a lap-shoulder belt. would apply force on your abdomen.
  • Page 69 Seats and Restraints Engaging the child restraint in this section for instructions locking feature in the front on use and important safety outboard seating position may information. affect the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System 0 80. 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
  • Page 70 Seats and Restraints release it. If the webbing is still locked in the retractor, see your dealer. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the belt and the vehicle.
  • Page 71 Seats and Restraints They can help tighten the safety To install: Warning (Continued) belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal, near and across the chest. These parts frontal, or rear crash if the threshold of the body are best able to take conditions for pretensioner belt restraining forces.

  • Page 72: Safety Belt Use During

    Seats and Restraints 3. Be sure that the belt is not To remove and store the comfort twisted and it lies flat. The guide, squeeze the belt edges elastic cord must be behind the together so that the safety belt can belt with the plastic guide on be removed from the guide.

  • Page 73: Safety Belt Extender

    Seats and Restraints But if a safety belt is not long Make sure the safety belt reminder enough, your dealer will order you light is working. See Safety Belt an extender. When you go in to Reminders 0 126. order it, take the heaviest coat you Keep safety belts clean and dry.

  • Page 74: Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After A Crash

    Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt New parts and repairs may be Airbag System necessary even if the safety belt System Parts after a The vehicle has the following system was not being used at the Crash airbags: time of the crash. A frontal airbag for the driver.
  • Page 75 Seats and Restraints All vehicle airbags have the word Here are the most important things Warning AIRBAG on the trim or on an to know about the airbag system: attached label near the deployment Because airbags inflate with great opening. Warning force and faster than the blink of For frontal airbags, the word...

  • Page 76: Where Are The Airbags

    Seats and Restraints There is an airbag readiness light Warning (Continued) on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Occupants should not lean on or The system checks the airbag sleep against the door or side electrical system for malfunctions. windows in seating positions with The light tells you if there is an seat-mounted side impact airbags...

  • Page 77: When Should An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints The front center airbag is in the Warning (Continued) inboard side of the driver seatback. inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering.
  • Page 78 Seats and Restraints impact exceeds the specific airbag whether the object is fixed or designed to inflate in frontal system's deployment threshold. moving, rigid or deformable, narrow impacts, near frontal impacts, Deployment thresholds are used to or rear impacts. or wide. predict how severe a crash is likely Frontal airbags are not intended to Seat-mounted side impact airbags...

  • Page 79: What Makes An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints In any particular crash, no one can Airbags supplement the protection What Will You See after say whether an airbag should have provided by safety belts by an Airbag Inflates? inflated simply because of the distributing the force of the impact vehicle damage or the repair costs.
  • Page 80 Seats and Restraints and turn off the interior lamps and Airbags are designed to inflate Warning hazard warning flashers by using only once. After an airbag the controls for those features. inflates, you will need some new When an airbag inflates, there parts for the airbag system.

  • Page 81: Passenger Sensing System

    Seats and Restraints Passenger Sensing OFF, or the symbol for on or off, will Never put a rear-facing child seat in be visible. See Passenger Airbag the front. This is because the risk to System Status Indicator 0 127. the rear-facing child is so great, The vehicle has a passenger if the airbag inflates.
  • Page 82 Seats and Restraints When the passenger sensing wear a safety belt Warning (Continued) system has turned off the front properly whether or not there is outboard passenger frontal airbag, an airbag for that person. Secure rear-facing child restraints the off indicator will light and stay lit in a rear seat, even if the airbag as a reminder that the airbag is off.
  • Page 83 Seats and Restraints 2. Remove the child restraint from slightly recline the vehicle If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an the vehicle. seatback and adjust the seat Adult-Sized Occupant cushion, if adjustable, to make 3. Remove any additional items sure that the vehicle seatback from the seat such as blankets, is not pushing the child...
  • Page 84 Seats and Restraints 2. Remove any additional material A thick layer of additional material, Warning from the seat, such as such as a blanket or cushion, blankets, cushions, seat or aftermarket equipment such as If the front outboard passenger covers, seat heaters, or seat seat covers, seat heaters, and seat airbag is turned off for an massagers.

  • Page 85: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    Seats and Restraints Your dealer and the service manual Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) have information about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and seatback may interfere with the are close to an airbag when it diagnostic module, and airbag proper operation of the passenger inflates.

  • Page 86: Airbag System Check

    Seats and Restraints If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) airbags, see Different Size Tires and Wheels 0 313 for additional open or break the airbag after a crash, have them important information. coverings. If there are any inspected and any necessary If you have to modify your vehicle opened or broken airbag...

  • Page 87: Child Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Child Restraints booster. Use a booster seat with a Q: What is the proper way to lap-shoulder belt until the child wear safety belts? passes the fit test below: Older Children A: An older child should wear a Sit all the way back on the seat.

  • Page 88: Infants And Young Children

    Seats and Restraints Warning Warning Never allow more than one child Never allow a child to wear the to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt with the shoulder belt safety belt cannot properly spread behind their back. A child can be the impact forces.
  • Page 89 Seats and Restraints the vehicle's safety belt system nor Warning its airbag system is designed for them. Children can be seriously injured Children who are not restrained or strangled if a shoulder belt is properly can strike other people, wrapped around their neck. The or can be thrown out of the vehicle.
  • Page 90 Seats and Restraints restraint will have a label saying Warning that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. A young child's hip bones are still The restraint manufacturer so small that the vehicle's regular instructions that come with the safety belt may not remain low on restraint state the weight and the hip bones, as it should.

  • Page 91: Child Restraint Systems

    Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint Rear-Facing Infant Seat restraint for the child's body with the designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat provides harness.

  • Page 92: Where To Put The Restraint

    Seats and Restraints important, so if they are not Securing the Child Within the Warning (Continued) available, obtain a replacement Child Restraint copy from the manufacturer. restraint properly in the vehicle Keep in mind that an unsecured Warning using the vehicle safety belt or child restraint can move around in a LATCH system, following the A child can be seriously injured or...

  • Page 93: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch System)

    Seats and Restraints center airbag, a child restraint can Depending on where you place the Warning (Continued) be installed in any second row child restraint and the size of the seating position. child restraint, you may not be able deploy under some unusual to access adjacent safety belt Never put a rear-facing child seat in circumstance, even though it is...
  • Page 94 Seats and Restraints restraint are used to attach the child Make sure to follow the instructions secure the child restraint. See restraint to the anchors in the that came with the child restraint, Securing Child Restraints (Rear vehicle. The LATCH system is and also the instructions in this Seat) 0 100 or Securing Child designed to make installation of a...
  • Page 95 Seats and Restraints Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints with top (Top Tether Anchor) : Seating tethers are designed for use with or positions with top tether anchors. without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be...
  • Page 96 Seats and Restraints cushion for each seating position in the second row. Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. To assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is near the top tether anchors for second row seats.
  • Page 97 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, Warning children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child To reduce the risk of serious or restraint system or infant restraint fatal injuries during a crash, do system secured in a rear seating not attach more than one child position.
  • Page 98 Seats and Restraints 1. Attach and tighten the lower Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) attachments to the lower anchors. If the child restraint wrapped around a child s neck. Do not fold the empty rear seat does not have lower If the shoulder belt is locked and with a safety belt buckled.
  • Page 99 Seats and Restraints 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors. 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. If the position you are If the position you are Refer to the child restraint...
  • Page 100 Seats and Restraints If the position you are using has a fixed or an adjustable head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether around the head restraint. 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place.

  • Page 101: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash

    Seats and Restraints Warning Warning (Continued) With head restraints that are not system inspected and any installed and adjusted properly, necessary replacements made as there is a greater chance that soon as possible. occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not If the vehicle has the LATCH system drive until the head restraints for and it was being used during a...
  • Page 102 Seats and Restraints secured in the vehicle using a 1. Put the child restraint on safety belt and it uses a top tether, the seat. see Lower Anchors and Tethers for For the third row outboard Children (LATCH System) 0 92 for seating positions, if the head top tether anchor locations.
  • Page 103 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer s instructions regarding the use of the top tether. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 92.

  • Page 104: Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)

    Seats and Restraints Restraint Removal and Warning Warning (Continued) Reinstallation under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH A child in a rear-facing child forward-facing child restraint in System) 0 92 for additional restraint can be seriously injured the front seat, always move the information on reinstalling the head or killed if the front outboard front passenger seat as far back...
  • Page 105 Seats and Restraints When using the lap-shoulder belt to Position the release button on secure the child restraint in this the buckle so that the safety position, follow the instructions that belt could be quickly unbuckled came with the child restraint and the if necessary.
  • Page 106 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of...

  • Page 107: Storage

    Storage Storage Storage If equipped with storage behind the radio, press and hold to open. Compartments There is a USB port inside. See the infotainment manual. Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..106 Press and hold again to close.

  • Page 108: Sunglasses Storage

    Storage To remove the cupholder for Rear Storage Center Console Storage cleaning, press together the front top center of the cupholder and pull out from the chrome ring. Sunglasses Storage There is storage in the floor of the Pull the handle and lift to access. rear cargo area.

  • Page 109: Additional Storage Features

    Storage Additional Storage To remove the cover: On long wheelbase models there are two cover positions. The slots 1. Let the cover go all the way Features furthest forward allow the cover to into the holder. be used if the third seat is removed 2.

  • Page 110: Roof Rack System

    Storage Roof Rack System Do not exceed the maximum vehicle Caution capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle Loading cargo on the roof rack Warning capacity and loading, see Vehicle that weighs more than 100 kg Load Limits 0 194. If something is carried on top of (220 lb) or hangs over the rear or A Center High-Mounted Stoplamp...

  • Page 111: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature High-Beam On Light ..135 Gauge ..... . 124 Front Fog Lamp Light .

  • Page 112: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Instruments and Controls Security Messages ... 151 Controls Steering Wheel Controls Steering System The infotainment system can be Messages ....151 Steering Wheel operated by using the steering Starting the Vehicle...

  • Page 113: Horn

    Instruments and Controls Horn If the ignition is put in OFF while the (Mist) : For a single wipe, wipers are performing wipes due to turn to , then release. For several To sound the horn, press on the windshield washing or Rainsense, wipes, hold the band on longer.
  • Page 114 Instruments and Controls Turn the band up to a higher INT The wiper operations return to AUTO is on when the ignition setting for more sensitivity to normal when the transmission is no is turned on, or if the ignition is in moisture.

  • Page 115: Rear Window Wiper

    Instruments and Controls Rear Window Wiper/ The rear window wiper/washer will in R (Reverse), and the front not operate if the liftgate or liftglass windshield wiper is performing Washer is open or ajar. If the liftgate or interval wipes, then the rear wiper liftglass is opened while the rear automatically performs interval wiper is on, the wiper returns to the...

  • Page 116: Clock

    Instruments and Controls open area where it can receive a Auto Set requires an active 2. Touch Set Time, then touch GPS signal. The compass system connection to OnStar. to increase or decrease will automatically determine when a If auto timing is set, the time hours, minutes, and AM or PM.

  • Page 117: Power Outlets

    Instruments and Controls To set the clock display: One in the third row seat on the battery power modes. If these driver side. power outlets are used while in 1. Touch SETTINGS on the Home the battery power mode, this Page, then touch Time One in the rear cargo area on could cause interference...
  • Page 118 Instruments and Controls An indicator light on the outlet turns Caution Caution on to show it is in use. The light comes on when the ignition is in Leaving electrical equipment Hanging heavy equipment from ON/RUN, equipment requiring less plugged in for an extended period the power outlet can cause than 150 watts is plugged into the of time while the ignition is in...

  • Page 119: Wireless Charging

    Instruments and Controls The power outlet is not designed for Warning Warning (Continued) the following, and may not work properly if they are plugged in: Wireless charging can affect the such as coins, keys, rings, Equipment with high initial peak operation of an implanted or paper clips, between the phone wattage, such as...

  • Page 120: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    Instruments and Controls To charge a mobile device: Warning Lights, 1. Remove all objects from the Gauges, and charging pad. The system may Indicators not charge if there are any objects on the charging pad. Warning lights and gauges can 2.

  • Page 121: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Standard Theme Shown, Metric Similar...
  • Page 122 Instruments and Controls Cluster Menu Info App. This is where the If there is an active call, mute the selected Driver Information phone or switch to handset There is an interactive display area Center (DIC) displays can be operation. in the center of the instrument viewed.

  • Page 123: Speedometer

    Instruments and Controls Display Themes : There are three Speedometer Fuel Gauge instrument cluster display The speedometer shows the configurations to choose from: vehicle's speed in either kilometers Standard, Technology, and Media. per hour (km/h) or miles per Info Pages : Press while Info hour (mph).

  • Page 124: Engine Oil Pressure

    Instruments and Controls Here are four things that some Engine Oil Pressure owners ask about. None of these Gauge show a problem with the fuel gauge: At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated.

  • Page 125: Engine Coolant Temperature

    Instruments and Controls PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE Engine Coolant under Engine Oil Messages 0 146 Temperature Gauge and Engine Oil 0 265. Caution Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.

  • Page 126: Transmission Temperature

    Instruments and Controls Transmission Caution Temperature Gauge Do not drive the vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating, or the transmission can be damaged. This could lead to costly repairs that would not be covered by the warranty. Voltmeter Gauge English, Standard Theme Shown This gauge appears when the vehicle is in Tow/Haul Mode and...

  • Page 127: Safety Belt Reminders

    Instruments and Controls When the engine is running, this accessories, such as the radio and times if the driver remains or gauge shows the condition of the air conditioner and unplug all becomes unbuckled while the charging system. The gauge can chargers and accessories.

  • Page 128: Airbag Readiness Light

    Instruments and Controls passenger remains or becomes If there is a problem with the airbag unbuckled while the vehicle is system, a Driver Information Center moving. (DIC) message may also come on. See Airbag System Messages If the passenger safety belt is 0 151.

  • Page 129: Charging System Light

    Instruments and Controls If, after several seconds, both status The charging system light comes on indicator lights remain on, or if there briefly when the ignition is turned are no lights at all, there may be a on, but the engine is not running, as problem with the lights or the a check to show the light is working.

  • Page 130: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)

    Instruments and Controls Malfunction Indicator If the light is flashing : A Caution malfunction has been detected that Lamp (Check Engine could damage the emission control If the vehicle is driven continually Light) system and increase vehicle with this light on, the emission emissions.

  • Page 131: Brake System Warning

    Instruments and Controls been removed. See Filling the before the system is ready for Tank with a Portable Gas Can inspection. This can happen if under Filling the Tank 0 244. the 12-volt battery has recently The diagnostic system can been replaced or run down, or if detect if the adapter has been the vehicle has been recently...

  • Page 132: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    Instruments and Controls This light should come on briefly system. If the ABS light stays on, Warning (Continued) when the engine is started. If it does or comes on again while driving, the not come on then, have it fixed so it vehicle needs service.

  • Page 133: Tow/Haul Mode Light

    Instruments and Controls The four-wheel-drive light comes on Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Vehicle Ahead Indicator when the transfer case is shifted Light into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. LO or HI will also be next to this light when the vehicle is in four-wheel low or four-wheel high.

  • Page 134: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    Instruments and Controls dealer. If the system is working This light comes on when the If the light is on and not flashing, the normally, the indicator light then StabiliTrak system is turned off. TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak turns off. If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction system have been disabled.

  • Page 135: Tire Pressure Light

    Instruments and Controls If it does not, have the vehicle Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and serviced by your dealer. If the Then Is On Steady system is working normally the If the light flashes for about a minute indicator light goes off.

  • Page 136: Low Fuel Warning Light

    Instruments and Controls It also comes on when the fuel tank High-Beam On Light is low on fuel. The light turns off when fuel is added. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced. Security Light This light should come on briefly as the engine is started.

  • Page 137: Front Fog Lamp Light

    Instruments and Controls Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light Door Ajar Light For vehicles with fog lamps, this The cruise control light is white This light comes on when a door is light comes on when the fog lamps when the cruise control is on and open or not securely latched.

  • Page 138: Information Displays

    Instruments and Controls Information Displays : Press to move between 6. Press while an item is the interactive display zones in the highlighted to select or cluster. deselect that item. When an Driver Information item is selected, a checkmark (Set/Reset) : Press to open a Center (DIC) will appear next to it.
  • Page 139 Instruments and Controls or miles per gallon (mpg). This economy over recent driving history This also shows the number of number is calculated based on the and the amount of fuel remaining in liters (L) or gallons (gal) of fuel used number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded the fuel tank.
  • Page 140 Instruments and Controls from highest to lowest. If a feature is Trailer Brake : Displays on vehicles hold for several seconds while turned off, it will be removed from with the Integrated Trailer Brake the Oil Life display is active. See the list.

  • Page 141: Head-Up Display (Hud)

    Instruments and Controls Transmission Fluid Temperature Caution Gauge : Shows the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid in If you try to use the HUD image either degrees Celsius (°C) or as a parking aid, you may degrees Fahrenheit (°F). misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle.
  • Page 142 Instruments and Controls Some vehicle messages or alerts HUD Views (Image Adjustment) : Press displayed in the HUD may be down or lift up to center the HUD There are four views in the HUD. cleared by using the steering wheel image.
  • Page 143 Instruments and Controls Metric Metric Metric English English English Audio/Phone View : This displays Navigation View : This displays the Performance View : This displays the speed view along with audio/ speed view along with Turn-by-Turn the speedometer reading, rpm phone information.

  • Page 144: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls HUD Troubleshooting Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and Charging Messages Check that: Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or Nothing is covering the BATTERY LOW START some action that may be needed to HUD lens.

  • Page 145: Brake System Messages

    Instruments and Controls SERVICE BATTERY Brake System Messages As soon as it is safe to do so, carefully pull your vehicle over to CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE FLUID LOW the side of the road and turn the On some vehicles, this message ignition off.

  • Page 146: Door Ajar Messages

    Instruments and Controls ADAPTIVE CRUISE CRUISE SET TO XXX SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE EXITING This message displays when the cruise control speed is set. See This message displays when This message may display if Cruise Control 0 221. attempting to activate Adaptive Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is Cruise Control (ACC) when it is...

  • Page 147: Engine Cooling System

    Instruments and Controls REAR ACCESS OPEN ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE Engine Oil Messages ENGINE This message will display when the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON liftgate is open. Close the liftgate This message displays when the This message displays when the completely. engine coolant temperature is too engine oil needs to be changed.

  • Page 148: Engine Power Messages

    Instruments and Controls and allow the vehicle to idle until it accelerate. If this message is on, See Starting the Vehicle with a Low cools down. See Engine Coolant but there is no reduction in Transmitter Battery under Remote Temperature Gauge 0 124. performance, proceed to your Keyless Entry (RKE) System destination.

  • Page 149: Lamp Messages

    Instruments and Controls REMOTE LEFT IN VEHICLE AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the object detection REDUCED This message displays when performance. leaving the vehicle with the RKE This message displays when the This message may also be transmitter still inside.
  • Page 150 Instruments and Controls LANE CHANGE ALERT OFF SERVICE AUTOMATIC SERVICE SIDE DETECTION COLLISION PREP SYSTEM This message indicates that the driver has turned the Side Blind If this message displays, take the If this message remains on after Zone Alert (SBZA) and Lane vehicle to your dealer to repair the continued driving, the vehicle needs Change Alert (LCA) systems off.

  • Page 151: Ride Control System

    Instruments and Controls Ride Control System SERVICE SUSPENSION for multiple ignition cycles and on different road surfaces, see your SYSTEM Messages dealer for service. If the vehicle has the Magnetic Ride SERVICE LEVELING SYSTEM TRACTION CONTROL OFF Control suspension system, this message displays when the If the vehicle has the Magnetic Ride This message displays when the...

  • Page 152: Airbag System Messages

    Instruments and Controls STABILITRAK OFF may also Airbag System Messages may be slightly higher than normal. display when the stability control The vehicle is still safe to drive. Use SERVICE AIRBAG has been automatically disabled. caution while in reduced assist Several conditions can cause this mode.

  • Page 153: Tire Messages

    Instruments and Controls SERVICE KEYLESS START is relearning the tire positions on shows the tire pressure values. See your vehicle. The tire positions must Driver Information Center (DIC) SYSTEM be relearned after rotating the tires 0 137. This message is displayed if there is or after replacing a tire or sensor.
  • Page 154 Instruments and Controls in N (Neutral), this message will GRADE BRAKING ON SHIFT DENIED display until the transmission is This message displays when grade This message displays when the shifted to N (Neutral). braking has been enabled with the shift lever is in M (Manual Mode) Tow/Haul Mode button on the end of and a transmission range has been FOR 4WD LOW SLOW TO XXX...

  • Page 155: Vehicle Reminder

    Instruments and Controls the transmission fluid temperature If the disconnect occurs while ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE high can cause damage to the the vehicle is stopped, this WITH CARE vehicle. Stop the vehicle and let it message clears itself after a This message displays when ice idle to allow the transmission to short time.

  • Page 156: Washer Fluid Messages

    Instruments and Controls Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle Personalization Menus The following list of menu items may Personalization WASHER FLUID LOW ADD be available: FLUID Use the audio system controls to Time and Date access the personalization menus This message displays when the Language (Language) for customizing vehicle features.
  • Page 157 Instruments and Controls The selected language will display Auto Volume Auto Volume on the system, and voice Maximum Startup Volume This feature adjusts the volume recognition (if equipped) will reflect based on vehicle speed and Audio Cue Volume the selected language. ambient noise.
  • Page 158 Instruments and Controls Comfort and Convenience Auto Rear Defog Auto Collision Preparation Lighting If equipped, this feature will This feature will turn on or off the automatically turn on the rear Forward Collision Alert (FCA) and Power Door Locks window defogger when it is cold Front Automatic Braking (FAB).
  • Page 159 Instruments and Controls Select Off, On, or On with Towbar Auto Memory Recall Auto Mirror Folding Attached. This allows the feature to be turned When on, the outside rearview on or off. See Memory Seats 0 55. mirrors will automatically fold or Side Blind Zone Alert unfold when the Remote Keyless Select On or Off.
  • Page 160 Instruments and Controls Auto Door Unlock Remote Unlock Light Feedback on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed to This allows selection of which of the When on, the exterior lamps will locate the vehicle. doors will automatically unlock when flash when unlocking the vehicle the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
  • Page 161 Instruments and Controls Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Bluetooth Voice Mail Numbers If equipped and turned on, this This feature displays the voice mail Select and the following may feature will turn the heated seats on number for all connected phones. display: when using remote start on To change the voice mail number,...
  • Page 162 Instruments and Controls Display Rear Park Assist Symbols Clear All Private Data This allows selection to clear all Select and the following may Guidance Lines private information from the vehicle. display: Select to turn Off or On. See Select Delete or Cancel. Mode Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 231.

  • Page 163: Universal Remote System

    Instruments and Controls Universal Remote instructions refer to a garage door Make sure the hand-held transmitter opener, but can be used for other has a new battery for quick and System devices. accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. Do not use the Universal Remote See Radio Frequency Statement system with any garage door opener 0 370.
  • Page 164 Instruments and Controls system buttons to be used to be required. For a second The name and color of the operate the garage door. Do time, press and hold the button may vary by not release either button until newly programmed button manufacturer.

  • Page 165: Universal Remote System

    Instruments and Controls Radio Signals for Canada and Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single Some Gate Operators Universal Remote System Operation Button For questions or programming help, Using the Universal Remote call 1-800-355-3515 or see To reprogram any of the system System www.homelink.com.

  • Page 166: Lighting

    Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position will only work when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting AUTO (Automatic) : Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking Exterior Lamp Controls ..165 lamps, taillamps, instrument panel Exterior Lamps Off lights, roof marker lamps (if...

  • Page 167: Exterior Lamps Off

    Lighting the headlamps will stay on for Pull the turn signal lever toward you instrument cluster will come on. 10 minutes before turning off to and release it to return to low-beam Release the lever to return to prevent the battery from being headlamps.

  • Page 168: Automatic Headlamp

    Lighting When it begins to get dark, the There is a light sensor on top of the The automatic headlamp system automatic headlamp system instrument panel. Do not cover the turns off when the exterior lamp switches from DRL to the sensor, otherwise the headlamps control is turned to or the ignition...

  • Page 169: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is released. Signals If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb could be burned out.

  • Page 170: Fog Lamps

    Lighting Fog Lamps When the headlamps are changed Interior Lighting to high beam, the fog lamps also go off. When the high-beam headlamps Instrument Panel are turned off, the fog lamps will Illumination Control come on again. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on with the fog lamps.

  • Page 171: Dome Lamps

    Lighting Dome Lamps Reading Lamps Press next to each reading lamp to turn it on or off. There are dome lamps in the There are reading lamps in the overhead console and the headliner, overhead console and the headliner, if equipped. if equipped.

  • Page 172: Lighting Features

    Lighting Lighting Features interior lamps remain on for a set moving up or down. This is normal. amount of time, then automatically If there is a problem, an alert will be turn off. displayed. Entry Lighting The exterior lamps turn off The battery can be discharged at Some exterior lamps and the interior immediately by turning the exterior...

  • Page 173: Battery Power Protection

    Lighting Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver. If so, a DIC message might be displayed and it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible.

  • Page 174: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio Introduction players, phone, navigation system, Infotainment ....173 and voice or speech recognition.

  • Page 175: Climate Controls

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control 3. Air Delivery Mode Controls 4. Fan Control Systems 5. Defrost Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate 6. Passenger Temperature Dual Automatic Climate Control System Control Control System ... . . 174 Rear Climate Control 7.
  • Page 176 Climate Controls Front Climate Controls To improve fuel efficiency and to Driver and Passenger cool the vehicle faster, recirculation Temperature Control : The Automatic Operation may be automatically selected in temperature can be adjusted warm weather. separately for the driver and The system automatically controls passenger.
  • Page 177 Climate Controls A/C (Air Conditioning) : Press to on, see Climate and Air Quality (Vent) : Air is directed to the turn the air conditioning system on under Vehicle Personalization instrument panel outlets. or off. An indicator light comes on to 0 155.
  • Page 178 Climate Controls Heated Mirror : If equipped with Temperature Control : Press up or Sensors heated outside rearview mirrors, the down to increase or decrease the mirrors heat to help clear fog or frost airflow temperature into the rear from the surface of the mirror when passenger area.

  • Page 179: Rear Climate Control System

    Climate Controls the side of the vehicle facing the 3. MODE (Air Delivery Mode TEMP (Temperature Control) : sun. The recirculation mode will also Control) Turn clockwise or counterclockwise be used as needed to maintain cool to increase or decrease the airflow 4.

  • Page 180: Air Vents

    Climate Controls Air Vents Operation Tips Maintenance Clear away any ice, snow, Adjustable air vents are in the or leaves from the air inlets at Passenger Compartment center and on the side of the the base of the windshield that Air Filter instrument panel.
  • Page 181 Climate Controls 2. Disconnect the glove box door Service damper string from the glove All vehicles have a label underhood box door assembly. A pen or that identifies the refrigerant used in pencil may be inserted through the vehicle. The refrigerant system the end of the damper string to should only be serviced by trained prevent the string from slipping...

  • Page 182: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting out of Park ... 204 Cruise Control Parking over Things Cruise Control ....221 Operating That Burn .

  • Page 183: Driving Information

    Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Driving Information Become familiar with vehicle features before driving, such as General Towing programming favorite radio Information ....246 Distracted Driving stations and adjusting climate Driving Characteristics and...

  • Page 184: Defensive Driving

    Driving and Operating Refer to the infotainment manual for Average driver reaction time is Warning more information on using that about three-quarters of a second. In system, including pairing and using that time, a vehicle moving at Drinking and then driving is very a cell phone 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m dangerous.

  • Page 185: Steering

    Driving and Operating Steering Curve Tips Off-Road Recovery Take curves at a reasonable Electric Power Steering speed. This vehicle has electric power Reduce speed before entering a steering. It does not have power curve. steering fluid. Regular maintenance is not required. Maintain a reasonable steady speed through the curve.

  • Page 186: Loss Of Control

    Driving and Operating 3. Turn the steering wheel to go The vehicle may straighten out. vehicles not equipped with All straight down the roadway. Be ready for a second skid if it Terrain (AT) or On-Off Road (OOR) tires must not be driven off-road occurs.
  • Page 187 Driving and Operating Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels, Loading the Vehicle for For more information about loading and check inflation pressure in the vehicle, see If the Vehicle Is Off-Road Driving all tires, including the spare, Stuck 0 192 and Tires 0 297. if equipped.
  • Page 188 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) Warning Warning (Continued) of control. Driving across hills can Driving to the top of a hill at high transfer case overrides the cause a rollover. You could be speed can cause an accident. transmission. You or someone injured or killed.
  • Page 189 Driving and Operating Never back down a hill in downhill wheels, which could Warning (Continued) N (Neutral) using only the cause a downhill slide or a rollover. brake. descending a hill and use a low The vehicle can roll Surface conditions can be a gear to keep vehicle speed under backward quickly and you problem.
  • Page 190 Driving and Operating Traction is reduced on hard packed Warning Warning (Continued) snow and ice and it is easy to lose control. Reduce vehicle speed when Getting out of the vehicle on the Traction could be lost, and the driving on hard packed snow downhill side when stopped vehicle could roll over.

  • Page 191: Driving On Wet Roads

    Driving and Operating After Off-Road Driving wet enough and you are going fast Warning enough. When the vehicle is Remove any brush or debris that hydroplaning, it has little or no has collected on the underbody or Wet brakes can cause crashes. contact with the road.

  • Page 192: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Driving and Operating Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Warning Driving on steep hills or through Driving on Snow or Ice Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) mountains is different than driving Snow or ice between the tires and or with the ignition off is on flat or rolling terrain.

  • Page 193: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Driving and Operating clear roads in shaded areas. To save fuel, run the engine for Warning (Continued) The surface of a curve or an short periods to warm the vehicle overpass can remain icy when and then shut the engine off and carbon monoxide (CO), which the surrounding roads are clear.
  • Page 194 Driving and Operating causes a rocking motion that could Warning free the vehicle. If that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries, it If the vehicle's tires spin at high might need to be towed out. See speed, they can explode, and you Towing the Vehicle 0 330.

  • Page 195: Vehicle Load Limits

    Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits number of occupant seating Warning (Continued) positions (1), and the maximum It is very important to know how vehicle capacity weight (2) in crash. Overloading can also much weight the vehicle can kilograms and pounds. reduce stopping distance, carry.
  • Page 196 Driving and Operating never exceed XXX kg or That weight may not safely XXX lbs." on your vehicle s exceed the available cargo placard. and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. Determine the combined If your vehicle will be towing weight of the driver and passengers that will be a trailer, load from your...
  • Page 197 Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 2 Example 3 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) (1,000 lbs) 2.
  • Page 198 Driving and Operating includes the weight of the Warning (Continued) Warning vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. cause loss of control and a Things you put inside the crash. Overloading can also vehicle can strike and injure The Certification/Tire label also reduce stopping distance, people in a sudden stop or may show the maximum weights...

  • Page 199: Starting And Operating

    Driving and Operating There's also important loading Starting and Caution (Continued) information for off-road driving in Operating this manual. See Loading the premature wear and earlier Vehicle for Off-Road Driving replacement. Follow this New Vehicle Break-In under Off-Road Driving 0 185. breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake Caution...

  • Page 200: Ignition Positions

    Driving and Operating Ignition Positions To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle must be in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN and the brake pedal must be applied. Stopping the Engine/LOCK/ OFF (No Indicator Lights) : When the vehicle is stopped, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to turn the engine off.
  • Page 201 Driving and Operating The vehicle may have an electric 3. Come to a complete stop, shift With the ignition off, pressing the steering column lock. The lock is to P (Park), and turn the button one time without the brake activated when the vehicle is ignition to OFF.

  • Page 202: Starting The Engine

    Driving and Operating the vehicle in Service Only Mode. Information Center (DIC) will Caution The instruments and audio systems display a message. See Key will operate as they do in ON/RUN, and Lock Messages 0 147. If you add electrical parts or but the vehicle will not be able to be accessories, you could change driven.

  • Page 203: Engine Heater

    Driving and Operating engine starts, let go of the 2. Open the hood and unwrap the Warning (Continued) button, and the accelerator. electrical cord. The cord is by If the vehicle starts briefly but the left front fender, next to the function.

  • Page 204: Retained Accessory

    Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Shifting Into Park Warning (Continued) Power (RAP) Warning vehicle. Possible heater The following vehicle accessories cord and thermostat can be used for up to 10 minutes It can be dangerous to get out of damage could occur. after the engine is turned off: the vehicle if the shift lever is not While in use, do not let the...

  • Page 205: Shifting Out Of Park

    Driving and Operating 2. Move the shift lever into the to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). Warning (Continued) P (Park) position by pulling the This is called torque lock. To shift lever toward you and prevent torque lock, set the parking And, if you leave the vehicle with moving it up as far as it will go.

  • Page 206: Parking Over Things

    Driving and Operating Prevent movement of the shift If you are still having a problem accelerating from a stop, passing, lever out of P (Park), unless the shifting, then have the vehicle or merging onto a freeway, the ignition is in ON/RUN and the serviced soon.

  • Page 207: Engine Exhaust

    Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle Warning (Continued) While Parked There are holes or openings Warning It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not monoxide (CO) which cannot be...

  • Page 208: Automatic Transmission

    Driving and Operating Automatic Warning Warning (Continued) Transmission It is dangerous to get out of the So, be sure the transfer case is in If equipped, there is an electronic vehicle if the shift lever is not fully a drive gear, Two-Wheel Drive shift lever position indicator within in P (Park) with the parking brake High or Four-Wheel Drive High or...
  • Page 209 Driving and Operating moving, use N (Neutral) only. Also, D : This position is for normal The vehicle has a shift stabilization use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is driving. It provides the best fuel feature that adjusts the transmission being towed.

  • Page 210: Manual Mode

    Driving and Operating temperature changes. During this Normal Mode Grade Braking Kickdown Mode adaptive shift control process, If equipped with a gasoline engine The accelerator pedal provides an shifting might feel different as the and an automatic transmission, additional downshift after pressing transmission determines the best Normal Mode Grade Braking is through the kickdown feature.
  • Page 211 Driving and Operating To use this feature: For example, when 5 (Fifth) is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) 1. Move the shift lever to gears are automatically shifted by M (Manual Mode). the transmission, but 6 (Sixth) 2. Tap the plus/minus buttons on cannot be used until the plus/minus the shift lever to select the button on the shift lever is used to...
  • Page 212 Driving and Operating Gear before Caution (Continued) shifting from D (Drive) to M stuck, do not spin the tires. When (Manual Mode) stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place. Range after shifting from D (Drive) to Low Traction Mode M (Manual Mode) Low Traction Mode assists in...

  • Page 213: Tow/Haul Mode

    Driving and Operating Tow/Haul Mode See Tow/Haul Mode Light 0 132 and For other forms of grade braking, Hill and Mountain Roads 0 191. see Automatic Transmission 0 207 and Cruise Control 0 221. Also see Tow/Haul Mode under Towing Equipment 0 251. Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking is only enabled while the Tow/Haul...

  • Page 214: Four-Wheel Drive

    Driving and Operating Drive Systems Two Speed Automatic Warning Transfer Case Four-Wheel Drive Shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle If equipped, four-wheel drive to roll even if the transmission is engages the front axle for extra in P (Park).
  • Page 215 Driving and Operating position so that it matches the power is sent to the front and rear Shifting Into 2 actual transfer case setting. If no wheels automatically based on lights display, take the vehicle to driving conditions. This setting Turn the knob to 2 at any speed, your dealer for service.
  • Page 216 Driving and Operating 2. Set the parking brake and 2. Turn the knob to 4 , AUTO, Caution press and hold the brake or 2 . Wait for the 4 , AUTO, pedal. See Parking Brake Shifting the transmission into gear or 2 indicator light to stop 0 217.

  • Page 217: System (Abs)

    Driving and Operating 8. Turn the engine off, and the Brakes avoid a sudden obstacle, a ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY. computer senses the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels 9. Place the transmission shift Antilock Brake is about to stop rolling, the computer lever in P (Park).

  • Page 218: Parking Brake

    Driving and Operating Using ABS Set the parking brake by holding the system warning light will flash and a regular brake pedal down, then chime will sound warning you that Do not pump the brakes. Just hold pushing down the parking brake the parking brake is still on.

  • Page 219: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)

    Driving and Operating the driving situation dictates. The Control (ITBC) system, HSA may Ride Control Systems Brake Assist feature will also apply the trailer brakes. It will automatically disengage when the not activate if the vehicle is in a Traction Control/ brake pedal is released or brake drive gear and facing downhill or if Electronic Stability...
  • Page 220 Driving and Operating intended path. Trailer Sway Control the StabiliTrak OFF light comes on, maintaining control. The vehicle is (TSC) is also on automatically when and the appropriate message will safe to drive, but driving should be the vehicle is started. See Trailer appear on the DIC.

  • Page 221: Magnetic Ride Control

    Driving and Operating cluster, then release. The improved vehicle ride and handling Caution appropriate message will display in is provided under a variety of the DIC. See Ride Control System passenger and loading conditions. Do not repeatedly brake or Messages 0 150. Magnetic Ride Control is fully accelerate heavily when TCS is To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on...

  • Page 222: Automatic Level Control

    Driving and Operating when traction is low, this feature will been turned off. You may hear the Cruise Control allow the rear wheel with the most air compressor operating when the traction to move the vehicle. height is being adjusted. Warning If a weight-distributing hitch is being Automatic Level Control...
  • Page 223 Driving and Operating and Grade Braking systems. See 2. Get up to the desired speed. (On/Off) : Press to turn the Grade Braking underTow/Haul system on or off. A white indicator 3. Press and release SET . The Mode 0 212. comes on in the instrument cluster desired set speed briefly when the cruise is turned on.

  • Page 224: Ending Cruise Control

    Driving and Operating Increasing Speed While Using To slow down in small may be necessary to maintain Cruise Control increments, briefly press SET . vehicle speed. When going For each press, the vehicle goes downhill, Cruise Grade Braking If the cruise control system is about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower.

  • Page 225: Adaptive Cruise Control

    Driving and Operating If a vehicle is detected in your path, Press Warning (Continued) ACC can apply acceleration or Shift the transmission to limited, moderate braking to Also see Alerting the Driver in N (Neutral). maintain the selected following gap. this section.
  • Page 226 Driving and Operating Select the set speed desired for (On/Off) : Press to turn the Warning (Continued) cruise. This is the vehicle speed system on or off. The indicator turns when no vehicle is detected in white on the instrument cluster Visibility is low, such as in its path.
  • Page 227 Driving and Operating display (HUD), if equipped. When When the accelerator pedal is Reducing Speed While ACC is at a ACC is active, the indicator turns pressed, ACC will not brake Set Speed green. because it is overridden. If ACC is already activated, do one A warning message will appear Be mindful of speed limits, of the following:...
  • Page 228 Driving and Operating Selecting the Follow Distance Gap Changing the gap setting When this condition occurs, six red automatically changes the alert lights or the collision alert symbol on When a slower moving vehicle is timing sensitivity (Far, Medium, the HUD, if equipped, will flash on detected ahead within the selected or Near) for the Forward Collision the windshield, and either eight...
  • Page 229 Driving and Operating If this symbol is not displaying, ACC No traffic or other objects are Warning (Continued) will not respond to or brake to being detected. vehicles ahead. There is a fault in the system. moving. This can occur in ACC automatically slows the vehicle stop-and-go traffic or when a A message will appear on the DIC...
  • Page 230 Driving and Operating Curves in the Road Warning (Continued) Warning to use the brakes if necessary. Select an appropriate speed while On curves, ACC may not detect a driving in curves. vehicle ahead in your lane. You could be startled if the vehicle ACC may operate differently in a accelerates up to the set speed, sharp curve.
  • Page 231 Driving and Operating Other Vehicle Lane Changes lane while driving on steep hills. The System operation may also be driver will often need to take over limited under snow, heavy rain, acceleration and braking on steep or road spray conditions. hills, especially when towing a trailer.

  • Page 232: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driving and Operating Driver Assistance Audible or Safety Alert Seat Warning (Continued) Some driver assistance features Systems alert the driver of obstacles by Under many conditions, these beeping. To change the volume of This vehicle may have features that systems will not: the warning chime, see Comfort work together to help avoid crashes Detect children,...
  • Page 233 Driving and Operating in the center stack display. The Warning previous screen displays when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) The camera(s) do not display after a short delay. To return to the children, pedestrians, bicyclists, previous screen sooner, press a crossing traffic, animals, or any button on the infotainment system, other object outside of the...
  • Page 234 Driving and Operating weather. Blocked sensors will not Safety Alert Seat will pulse five detect objects and can also cause times. Beeps for FPA are higher false detections. Keep the sensors pitched than for RPA. clean of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) slush;...

  • Page 235: Assistance Systems For Driving

    Driving and Operating Turning the Features On or Off properly with a small item attached quickly, FCA provides a red flashing to the trailer hitch. Turn off parking alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses the driver seat. assist when towing a trailer.
  • Page 236 Driving and Operating display green. Vehicles may not be Collision Alert Warning (Continued) detected on curves, highway exit ramps, or hills, due to poor visibility; barrels, or other objects. Be ready or if a vehicle ahead is partially to take action and apply the blocked by pedestrians or other brakes.

  • Page 237: Front Automatic Braking (Fab)

    Driving and Operating as needed. Cruise control may be vehicle speed, the farther away the front of the vehicle where radar disengaged when the Collision Alert alert will occur. Consider traffic and sensors are located, may correct occurs. weather conditions when selecting the issue.
  • Page 238 Driving and Operating vehicle ahead indicator being lit. Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 234. Detect a vehicle when objects. To override FAB, firmly The system works when driving in a weather limits visibility, such press the accelerator pedal, if it is forward gear above 4 km/h (2 mph).

  • Page 239: Side Blind Zone

    Driving and Operating When the vehicle is in a forward Warning (Continued) Warning gear, the left or right side mirror display will light up if a moving flow of traffic. If this occurs, take LCA does not alert the driver to vehicle is detected in that blind your foot off the brake pedal and vehicles outside of the system...
  • Page 240 Driving and Operating LCA Detection Zones When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The LCA sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane over from The LCA system requires some both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m driving for the system to calibrate to (11 ft).

  • Page 241: Lane Departure Warning (Ldw)

    Driving and Operating driving on sharp curves. The system When LCA is disabled for any marking without using a turn signal does not need to be serviced. The reason other than the driver turning in that direction. It may also provide system may light up due to it off, the Side Blind Zone Alert On a Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
  • Page 242 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Detect lane markings under occur. Always keep the poor weather or visibility windshield, headlamps, and conditions. This can occur if camera sensors clean and in the windshield or good repair. Do not use LKA in headlamps are blocked by When on, is green if LKA is...

  • Page 243: Fuel

    Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Fuel used, but acceleration and fuel economy will be reduced, and an Seem to Work Properly Use of the recommended fuel is an audible knocking noise may be The system performance may be important part of the proper heard.

  • Page 244: California Fuel

    Driving and Operating However, E85 (85% ethanol) and California Fuel Fuels in Foreign other fuels containing more than Requirements Countries 15% ethanol must be used only in FlexFuel vehicles. If the vehicle is certified to meet If planning to drive in countries California Emissions Standards, it is outside the U.S.

  • Page 245: Filling The Tank

    Driving and Operating Filling the Tank The vehicle has a capless refueling Warning (Continued) system and does not have a fuel cap. The filling nozzle must be fully Warning Fuel can spray out if the inserted and latched prior to starting refueling nozzle is inserted fuel flow.

  • Page 246: Filling A Portable Fuel

    Driving and Operating 2. Insert and latch the funnel into Warning Warning (Continued) the capless fuel system. If a fire starts while you are means. You or others could be Warning refueling, do not remove the badly burned and the vehicle nozzle.

  • Page 247: Trailer Towing

    Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Do not tow a trailer during the Warning first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle, General Towing When towing a trailer, exhaust or other parts. gases may collect at the rear of Information Then during the first 800 km the vehicle and enter if the...
  • Page 248 Driving and Operating vehicle itself. Get acquainted with necessary to go much farther or other objects. Avoid jerky or the handling and braking of the rig beyond the passed vehicle before sudden maneuvers. Signal well in before setting out for the open road. returning to the lane.
  • Page 249 Driving and Operating a lower temperature than at normal If parking the rig on a hill: 7. Stop and have someone pick altitudes. If the engine is turned off up and store the chocks. 1. Press the brake pedal, but do immediately after towing at high not shift into P (Park) yet.
  • Page 250 Driving and Operating It depends on how the rig is used. Warning Caution (Continued) Speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature, and how much The driver can lose control when correctly, follow the advice in this the vehicle is used to pull a trailer pulling a trailer if the correct section and see your dealer for are all important.
  • Page 251 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* Yukon Denali 2WD 3.23/3.42 3 810 kg (8,400 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb) Yukon Denali AWD 3.23/3.42 3 674 kg (8,100 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb) Yukon XL Denali 2WD 3.23/3.42 3 674 kg (8,100 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb)

  • Page 252: Towing Equipment

    Driving and Operating not to exceed the RGAWR before Maximum Tongue applying the weight distribution Vehicle Series Hitch Type Weight spring bars. 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lb) Weight of the Trailering 1500 Weight Distributing 453 kg (1,000 lb) Combination It is important that the combination of the tow vehicle and trailer does...
  • Page 253 Driving and Operating tongue weight among the two When using a weight-distributing Trailer Brakes vehicle and trailer axles. See hitch, the spring bars should be A loaded trailer that weighs more Weight of the Trailer Tongue in adjusted so the distance (2) is the than 900 kg (2,000 lb) needs to have Trailer Towing 0 248 for rating limits same after coupling the trailer to the...
  • Page 254 Driving and Operating White: Ground Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a Light Green: Back-up Lamps large or heavy load. See Tow/Haul Red/Green: Battery Feed Mode 0 212. Dark Blue: Trailer Brake Tow/Haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and If charging a remote (non-vehicle)
  • Page 255 Driving and Operating selection of Tow/Haul when the system, and on the type of trailer Warning vehicle is unloaded. Such a brakes detected. This available selection when unloaded may result power output to the trailer brakes Connecting a trailer that has an in unpleasant engine and can be adjusted to a wide range of air brake system may result in...
  • Page 256 Driving and Operating Trailer Brake Control Panel Page on the DIC to adjust and TRAILER GAIN: This setting can be display power output to the trailer adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either brakes. a trailer connected or disconnected. To adjust the Trailer Gain, press one Trailer Brake DIC Display Page of the Trailer Gain adjustment The ITBC system displays...
  • Page 257 Driving and Operating A trailer with electric brakes has Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure Adjusting Trailer Gain at become disconnected (a speeds lower than 32 to Trailer Gain should be set for a CHECK TRAILER WIRING 40 km/h (20 to 25 mph) may specific trailering condition and must message will also display on result in an incorrect gain...
  • Page 258 Driving and Operating Other ITBC-Related DIC Messages If the disconnect occurs while If the CHECK TRAILER the vehicle is moving, this WIRING message only In addition to displaying TRAILER message will continue until the reappears when connecting the GAIN and OUTPUT through the ignition is turned off.
  • Page 259 Driving and Operating A GM dealer may be able to instrument cluster. Vehicle speed Adding non-dealer accessories can diagnose and repair problems with must be reduced. If trailer sway affect the vehicle performance. See the trailer. However, any diagnosis continues, StabiliTrak can reduce Accessories and Modifications and repair of the trailer is not engine torque to help slow the...
  • Page 260 Driving and Operating Conversions and Caution Add-Ons Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause Add-On Electrical components to not work and Equipment would not be covered by the warranty. Always check with your Warning dealer before adding electrical equipment.

  • Page 261: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Four-Wheel Drive ... . . 278 Instrument Panel Fuse Front Axle ....279 Block (Left) .

  • Page 262: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality General Information California Proposition Grading ..... 313 65 Warning For service and parts needs, visit Wheel Alignment and Tire your dealer.

  • Page 263: Accessories And Modifications

    Vehicle Care Accessories and GM Accessories are designed to Vehicle Checks complement and function with other Modifications systems on the vehicle. See your Doing Your Own Adding non-dealer accessories or dealer to accessorize the vehicle Service Work using genuine GM Accessories making modifications to the vehicle can affect vehicle performance and installed by a dealer technician.

  • Page 264: Hood

    Vehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 84. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Records 0 356.

  • Page 265: Overview

    Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview...

  • Page 266: Engine Oil

    Vehicle Care 1. Positive (+) Terminal. See 11. Engine Compartment Fuse Checking Engine Oil Jump Starting - North America Block 0 288. If equipped, the ENGINE OIL LOW 0 326. ADD OIL message displays when Engine Oil 2. Battery - North America 0 278. the engine oil level may be too low.
  • Page 267 Vehicle Care Selecting the Right Engine Oil in Add enough oil to put the level Warning this section for an explanation of somewhere in the proper operating what kind of oil to use. For engine range. Push the dipstick all the way The engine oil dipstick handle oil crankcase capacity, see back in when through.

  • Page 268: Engine Oil Life System

    Vehicle Care Engine oil system flushes are not Engine Oil Life System Caution recommended and could cause When to Change Engine Oil engine damage not covered by the Failure to use the recommended vehicle warranty. This vehicle has a computer system engine oil can result in engine that indicates when to change the What to Do with Used Oil...

  • Page 269: Automatic Transmission

    Vehicle Care be reset. Your dealer has trained The oil life system can also be reset equipped with a transmission fluid service people who will perform this as follows: level dipstick. There is a special work and reset the system. It is also procedure for checking and 1.

  • Page 270: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    Vehicle Care transmission fluid listed in cleaner/filter for damage, and 2. Disconnect the outlet duct by Recommended Fluids and replace if damaged. Do not clean loosening the air duct Lubricants 0 353. the engine air cleaner/filter or clamp (3). components with water or 3.

  • Page 271: Cooling System

    Vehicle Care Warning Warning Operating the engine with the air Heater and radiator hoses, and cleaner/filter off can cause you or other engine parts, can be very others to be burned. The air hot. Do not touch them. If you do, cleaner not only cleans the air;...

  • Page 272: Engine Coolant

    Vehicle Care Engine Coolant Warning (Continued) Caution The cooling system in the vehicle is ® overheat warning. The engine If improper coolant mixture, filled with DEX-COOL engine could catch fire and you or others inhibitors, or additives are used in coolant.
  • Page 273 Vehicle Care Checking Coolant Caution The coolant surge tank is in the engine compartment on the This vehicle has a specific passenger side of the vehicle. See coolant fill procedure. Failure to Engine Compartment Overview follow this procedure could cause 0 264.

  • Page 274: Engine Overheating

    Vehicle Care By this time, the coolant level Engine Overheating inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is Caution lower, add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge Running the engine without tank until the level reaches the coolant may cause damage or a FULL COLD mark.
  • Page 275 Vehicle Care If the decision is made to lift the If the ENGINE OVERHEATED Warning (Continued) hood, make sure the vehicle is STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE parked on a level surface. OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE could be badly burned. Stop the message appears with no sign of Check to see if the engine cooling engine if it overheats, and get out...

  • Page 276: Engine Fan

    Vehicle Care If there is still no sign of steam and system is functioning properly. The displays, washer fluid will need to the vehicle is equipped with an fans will change to low speed when be added to the windshield washer engine driven cooling fan, push additional cooling is no longer fluid reservoir.

  • Page 277: Brakes

    Vehicle Care heard all the time when the vehicle evenly tighten wheel nuts in the Caution (Continued) is moving, except when applying the proper sequence to torque brake pedal firmly. specifications. See Capacities and Do not mix water with Specifications 0 358. ready-to-use washer fluid.

  • Page 278: Brake Fluid

    Vehicle Care Brake Fluid Do not top off the brake fluid. Checking Brake Fluid Adding fluid does not correct a leak. Check brake fluid by looking at the If fluid is added when the linings are brake fluid reservoir. See Engine worn, there will be too much fluid Compartment Overview 0 264.

  • Page 279: Battery - North America

    Vehicle Care What to Add Refer to the replacement number Vehicle Storage shown on the original battery label Use only GM approved DOT 3 when a new battery is needed. See Warning brake fluid from a clean, sealed Engine Compartment Overview container.

  • Page 280: Front Axle

    Vehicle Care How to Check Lubricant When to Change Lubricant Refer to Maintenance Schedule 0 344 to determine how often to change the lubricant. What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 353 to determine what kind of lubricant to use. Front Axle When to Check and Change 1.

  • Page 281: Rear Axle

    Vehicle Care Rear Axle two. The rear axle assembly must What to Use be supported on a flat, level surface Refer to Recommended Fluids and When to Check Lubricant to get a true reading. Lubricants 0 353 to determine what It is not necessary to regularly kind of lubricant to use.

  • Page 282: Starter Switch Check

    Vehicle Care noise emissions to exceed Federal to its sale or delivery to the Air Intake: standards, are covered by the ultimate purchaser or while it is Removal of the air cleaner warranty for the life of the vehicle. in use; or silencer.

  • Page 283: Check

    Vehicle Care Do not use the accelerator 2. Apply the parking brake. Be Park on a fairly steep hill, with the pedal, and be ready to turn off ready to apply the regular vehicle facing downhill. Keeping the engine immediately if it brake immediately if the vehicle your foot on the regular brake, set starts.

  • Page 284: Glass Replacement

    Vehicle Care Front Wiper Blade 4. Remove the wiper blade. Replacement Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when no To replace the wiper blade wiper blade is installed could assembly: damage the windshield. Any 1. Pull the windshield wiper damage that occurs would not assembly away from the be covered by the vehicle...

  • Page 285: Windshield Replacement

    Vehicle Care Windshield Replacement Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement HUD System Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs The windshield is part of the HUD 0 287. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, system.

  • Page 286: Led Lighting

    Vehicle Care LED Lighting 3. Turn the bulb counter clockwise to remove it from the This vehicle has several LED lamps. housing. For replacement of any LED lighting assembly, contact your dealer. Back-Up Lamps Fog Lamps To replace a back-up bulb: 1.

  • Page 287: License Plate Lamp

    Vehicle Care 5. Turn the bulb socket License Plate Lamp 2. Bulb counterclockwise to remove it 3. Lamp Assembly from the taillamp assembly. To replace one of these bulbs: 6. Pull the bulb straight out from 1. Push the lamp assembly (3) the socket.

  • Page 288: Replacement Bulbs

    Vehicle Care Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Windshield Wipers If the wiper motor overheats due to Exterior Lamp Bulb Electrical System heavy snow or ice, the windshield Number wipers will stop until the motor cools Overload Back-up Lamp W16W and will then restart. The vehicle has fuses to protect Fog Lamp PSX26W...

  • Page 289: Block

    Vehicle Care Fuses of the same amperage can Caution be temporarily borrowed from another fuse location, if a fuse goes Spilling liquid on any electrical out. Replace the fuse as soon as component on the vehicle may you can. damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical Engine Compartment component.
  • Page 290 Vehicle Care Item Usage Item Usage Item Usage Electric running Antilock brake Interior BEC LT1 boards system pump MBS passenger...
  • Page 291 Vehicle Care Item Usage Item Usage Item Usage Suspension Wiper Euro trailer leveling Air conditioning compressor control Back-up lamps 4WD transfer case Upfitter 1 Antilock brake electronic control system valve Trailer battery Electric parking Trailer brakes RC upfitter 3 and 4 brake Upfitter 3 relay VBAT upfitter...

  • Page 292: Instrument Panel Fuse Block

    Vehicle Care The left instrument panel fuse block Item Usage Item Usage access door is on the driver side Injector B even Front windshield edge of the instrument panel. washer Oxygen sensor B Pull off the cover to access the fuse Rear window block.
  • Page 293 Vehicle Care Number Usage Not used Accessory power outlet 1 Retained accessory power/Accessory APO/BATT Universal garage door opener/Inside rear view mirror SEO retained accessory power Not used Body control module 3 Body control module 5 Steering wheel controls backlighting Not used Not used Not used The vehicle may not be equipped...
  • Page 294 Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Mirror window module Content theft Not used Body control module 1 Not used Right heated, cooled seat Front bolster (if Not used equipped) Left heated, Not used cooled seat Not used SEO/Automatic level Not used Not used control...

  • Page 295: (Right)

    Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right) The right instrument panel fuse block access door is on the passenger side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. The vehicle may not be equipped Number Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and...
  • Page 296 Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Not used Sunroof Not used Accessory power Not used Not used outlet 4 Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Right door window Not used motor Info/Airbag Glove box...

  • Page 297: Block

    Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse ISO Mini Usage Block Relays Rear defogger Micro Usage Fuses Heated second row seat left Heated second row seat right Heated mirrors Liftgate Glass breakage The rear compartment fuse block is Liftglass behind the access panel on the left Liftgate module logic side of the compartment.

  • Page 298: Wheels And Tires

    Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires M-Type Usage Warning (Continued) Fuses Tires Underinflated tires pose Liftgate module the same danger as Every new GM vehicle has Third row seat overloaded tires. The high-quality tires made by a Rear accessory power resulting crash could leading tire manufacturer.

  • Page 299: All-Season Tires

    Vehicle Care All-Season Tires traction on snow and ice-covered Warning (Continued) roads. Consider installing winter This vehicle may come with tires on the vehicle if frequent Replace any tires that all-season tires. These tires are driving on ice or snow covered have been damaged by designed to provide good overall roads is expected.

  • Page 300: Low-Profile Tires

    Vehicle Care tires with a lower speed rating are Caution (Continued) chosen, never exceed the tire's maximum speed capability. correct inflation pressure and when possible, avoid contact with Low-Profile Tires curbs, potholes, and other road The vehicle has low profile tires hazards.

  • Page 301: Tire Designations

    Vehicle Care GM's TPC specifications meet or tire size, and date the tire was (8) Temporary Use Only Only exceed all federal safety manufactured. The TIN is use a temporary spare tire until guidelines. molded onto both sides of the the road tire is repaired and tire, although only one side may replaced.

  • Page 302: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    Vehicle Care vehicle tire engineered to (5) Rim Diameter Diameter of Aspect Ratio The relationship standards set by the U.S. Tire the wheel in inches. of a tire's height to its width. and Rim Association. (6) Service Description These Belt A rubber coated layer of (2) Tire Width The three-digit...
  • Page 303 Vehicle Care maximum capacity of fuel, oil, Intended Outboard Sidewall Maximum Loaded Vehicle and coolant, but without The side of an asymmetrical tire Weight The sum of curb passengers and cargo. that must always face outward weight, accessory weight, when mounted on a vehicle. vehicle capacity weight, and DOT Markings A code molded...

  • Page 304: Tire Pressure

    Vehicle Care Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Traction The friction between Vehicle Capacity Weight tire used on passenger cars and the tire and the road surface. number of designated seating some light duty trucks and The amount of grip provided. positions multiplied by multipurpose vehicles.
  • Page 305 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading Do not forget the spare tire, Caution Information label on the vehicle if the vehicle has one. See indicates the original equipment Full-Size Spare Tire 0 325 for Neither tire underinflation nor tires and the correct cold tire additional information.

  • Page 306: Operation

    Vehicle Care inflation pressure is high, press Tire Pressure Monitor Warning (Continued) on the metal stem in the center System of the tire valve to release air. you or others could be killed. The Tire Pressure Monitor System Some high-speed rated tires Re-check the tire pressure with (TPMS) uses radio and sensor require inflation pressure...

  • Page 307: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Vehicle Care Accordingly, when the low tire This sequence will continue upon Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale illuminates, you subsequent vehicle start-ups as Operation should stop and check your tires as long as the malfunction exists. soon as possible, and inflate them This vehicle may have a Tire When the malfunction indicator is to the proper pressure.
  • Page 308 Vehicle Care shown on the Tire and Loading they are cold. See Vehicle Load TPMS Malfunction Light and Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 194, for an example of the Message Limits 0 194. Tire and Loading Information label The TPMS will not function properly and its location.
  • Page 309 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or passenger side front tire, passenger process was not done or not being near facilities using radio side rear tire, and driver side rear. completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the See your dealer for service or to rotating the tires.

  • Page 310: Tire Inspection

    Vehicle Care 4. Use the DIC controls on the 9. Proceed to the passenger side Replace the tire if: right side of the steering wheel rear tire, and repeat the The indicators at three or to scroll to the Tire Pressure procedure in Step 7.

  • Page 311: When It Is Time For New

    Vehicle Care Tires are rotated to achieve a Use this rotation pattern when Warning (Continued) uniform wear for all tires. The rotating the tires. first rotation is the most off and cause an accident. When Do not include the spare tire in important.

  • Page 312: Buying New Tires

    Vehicle Care equipped, be replaced after six Buying New Tires years, regardless of tread wear. The GM has developed and matched tire manufacture date is the last four specific tires for the vehicle. The digits of the DOT Tire Identification original equipment tires installed Number (TIN) which is molded into one side of the tire sidewall.
  • Page 313 Vehicle Care and snow. See Tire Sidewall Warning Warning (Continued) Labeling 0 299 for additional information. Tires could explode during and wheel assembly with a improper service. Attempting similar overall diameter as the GM recommends replacing worn to mount or dismount a tire road tires and wheels, so it is tires in complete sets of four.

  • Page 314: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    Vehicle Care tires maximum speed capability Different Size Tires and Warning (Continued) when using winter tires with a Wheels lower speed rating. developed for the vehicle, and If wheels or tires are installed that have them properly installed by a If the vehicle tires must be are a different size than the original GM certified technician.
  • Page 315 Vehicle Care nominal rim diameters of Treadwear specified government test 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), surfaces of asphalt and The treadwear grade is a or to some limited-production concrete. A tire marked C may comparative rating based on the tires.

  • Page 316: Balance

    Vehicle Care passenger car tires must meet the left or right, depending on the Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel crown of the road and/or other road nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor under the Federal Motor Safety surface variations such as troughs System (TPMS) sensors with new Standard No.

  • Page 317: Tire Chains

    Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels maintain lane position, and then Warning (Continued) gently brake to a stop, well off the road, if possible. Warning manufacturer recommends it for A rear blowout, particularly on a the vehicle's tire size combination Replacing a wheel with a used curve, acts much like a skid and and road conditions.

  • Page 318: Tire Changing

    Vehicle Care When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), Warning Warning (Continued) use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of Lifting a vehicle and getting under causing injury or death. Find a the wheel blocks (1), if equipped. it to do maintenance or repairs is level place to change the tire.
  • Page 319 Vehicle Care Removing the Spare Tire and 4. Turn the jack knob (1) counterclockwise to release the Tools jack and wheel blocks from the The equipment needed to change a bracket. flat tire is stored in the rear of the 5.
  • Page 320 Vehicle Care To access the spare tire, refer to the 1. Open the hoist shaft access following graphics and instructions: door (3) on the bumper to access the spare tire lock (6). 3. Assemble the two jack handle If equipped with a hitch cover, extensions (4) and wheel turn the hitch cover retainers wrench (5), as shown.
  • Page 321 Vehicle Care 4. Insert the open end of the 6. Use the wheel wrench hook to Removing the Flat Tire and extension (7) through the hole pull the hoist cable closer to Installing the Spare Tire in the rear bumper (8) (hoist assist in reaching the 1.
  • Page 322 Vehicle Care one jack handle extension. both jack handle Attach the wheel wrench to the extensions (3). Attach the jack handle extension. Attach wheel wrench (4) to the jack the jack handle to the jack. handle extensions (3). Attach Position the jack on the frame the jack handle (2) to the behind the flat tire where the jack (1).
  • Page 323 Vehicle Care Warning Warning (Continued) Raising the vehicle with the jack towel can be used; however, use improperly positioned can a scraper or wire brush later to damage the vehicle and even remove all rust or dirt. make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle 7.
  • Page 324 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Warning (Continued) and Tools using accessory locking wheel Warning nuts. See Capacities and Specifications 0 358 for original Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment wheel nut torque equipment in the passenger specifications.
  • Page 325 Vehicle Care 2. Hoist Shaft Caution 3. Hoist Shaft Access Cover/Hole The tire hoist can be damaged if 4. Jack Handle Extensions there is no tension on the cable 5. Wheel Wrench when using it. To have the 6. Spare Tire Lock necessary tension, the spare or 7.

  • Page 326: Full-Size Spare Tire

    Vehicle Care 4. Insert the open end of the 7. Make sure the tire is stored 5. Use the retaining bracket to extension (7) through the hole securely. Push, pull, and then fasten the tool bag on the stud in the rear bumper (8) (hoist try to turn the tire.

  • Page 327: Jump Starting Jump Starting - North

    Vehicle Care Have the damaged or flat road tire Jump Starting Caution repaired or replaced and installed back onto the vehicle as soon as Jump Starting - North If the vehicle has four-wheel drive possible so the spare tire will be and a different size spare tire is America available in case it is needed again.
  • Page 328 Vehicle Care This is located on the Warning (Continued) Caution passenger side, in the rear of the engine compartment. cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER Ignoring these steps could result 3. Get the vehicles close enough HANDLING. See California in costly damage to the vehicle so the jumper cables can Proposition 65 Warning 0 261.
  • Page 329 Vehicle Care uncover the positive (+) Caution Warning (Continued) terminal, open the red plastic cover. If any accessories are left on or Battery fluid contains acid that For more information on the plugged in during the jump can burn you. Do not get it on location of the remote starting procedure, they could be you.
  • Page 330 Vehicle Care will go to a heavy, unpainted 8. Do not let the other end touch engine and supports the metal engine part or to a metal. Connect it to the resonator, on the vehicle with remote negative ( ) terminal if positive (+) terminal of the the dead battery.

  • Page 331: Towing The Vehicle

    Vehicle Care Jumper Cable Removal Towing the Vehicle dinghy and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all Reverse the sequence exactly when four wheels on the ground. Dolly removing the jumper cables. Caution towing is towing the vehicle with two After starting the disabled vehicle wheels on the ground and two Incorrectly towing a disabled...
  • Page 332 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles To dinghy tow: 1. Position the vehicle being Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles towed behind the tow vehicle, facing forward and on a level surface. 2. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. 3. Apply the parking brake and start the engine.
  • Page 333 Vehicle Care 5. Shift the transmission into D 2. Set the parking brake, then Caution (Drive). Turn the engine off. shift the transmission to Then shift the transmission into P (Park). If the steering column is locked, P (Park). 3. Connect the battery. vehicle damage may occur.
  • Page 334 Vehicle Care The outside temperature Dolly Towing Rear Towing Caution (Continued) display will default to 0 °C (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) (32 °F) but will reset with Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles warranty. Never tow the vehicle normal usage. with the rear wheels on the Dolly Towing Front Towing ground.

  • Page 335: Appearance Care

    Vehicle Care This vehicle should not be towed 4. Put the transmission in Appearance Care with any wheels on the ground. P (Park). 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly Exterior Care Dolly Towing Rear Towing following the manufacturer's (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) Locks instructions.
  • Page 336 Vehicle Care If using an automatic car wash, the vehicle as soon as possible. Caution (Continued) follow the car wash instructions. The If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for windshield wiper and rear window your dealer. Follow all wiper, if equipped, must be off.
  • Page 337 Vehicle Care Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Do not use cleaners that are not Solvents, alcohols, fuels, Moldings intended for automotive use. or other harsh cleaners. Use a nonabrasive wax on the Ice scrapers or other hard items. Caution vehicle after washing to protect Aftermarket appearance caps or and extend the molding finish.
  • Page 338 Vehicle Care Air Intakes may require more frequent Caution application. Black marks from Clear debris from the air intakes, rubber material on painted surfaces between the hood and windshield, Chrome wheels and other chrome can be removed by rubbing with a when washing the vehicle.
  • Page 339 Vehicle Care Inspect power steering for proper on weatherstrips with a clean cloth Caution (Continued) hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, will make them last longer, seal chafing, etc. better, and not stick or squeak. brushes. Damage could occur Visually check constant velocity joint Underbody Maintenance and the repairs would not be boots and axle seals for leaks.

  • Page 340: Interior Care

    Vehicle Care material to parts repaired or Newspapers or dark garments can Never use a brush with stiff replaced to restore corrosion transfer color to the vehicle s bristles. protection. interior. Never rub any surface Original manufacturer replacement Use a soft bristle brush to remove aggressively or with too much parts will provide the corrosion dust from knobs and crevices on the...
  • Page 341 Vehicle Care Fabric/Carpet/Suede to a clean area frequently to Caution prevent forcing the soil in to the Start by vacuuming the surface fabric. using a soft brush attachment. If a To prevent scratching, never use 4. Continue gently rubbing the rotating vacuum brush attachment is abrasive cleaners on automotive soiled area until there is no...
  • Page 342 Vehicle Care dirt that can scratch the surface. Caution Caution Then gently clean by rubbing with a microfiber cloth. Never use window Soaking or saturating leather, Use of air fresheners may cause cleaners or solvents. Periodically especially perforated leather, as permanent damage to plastics hand wash the microfiber cloth well as other interior surfaces,...

  • Page 343: Floor Mats

    Vehicle Care Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the Warning proper floor mat usage: Floor Mats The original equipment floor Do not bleach or dye safety belts. Pull up on the rear of the driver side mats were designed for your It may severely weaken them.

  • Page 344: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance Service and General Information changes and tire rotations and additional maintenance items like Maintenance Your vehicle is an important tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper investment. This section describes blades. the required maintenance for the vehicle. Follow this schedule to help General Information Caution protect against major repair...

  • Page 345: Maintenance Schedule

    Service and Maintenance Because of the way people use Frequently towing a trailer. Maintenance vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or Schedule There may need to be more competitive driving. frequent checks and services. The Owner Checks and Services Used for taxi, police, or delivery Additional Required Services - service.
  • Page 346 Service and Maintenance a year and the oil life system must Check windshield washer fluid Visually inspect steering, be reset. Your trained dealer level. See Washer Fluid 0 275. suspension, and chassis technician can perform this work. components for damaged, loose, Visually inspect windshield wiper If the engine oil life system is reset or missing parts or signs of wear...
  • Page 347 Service and Maintenance Check automatic transmission Inspect sunroof track and seal, shift lock control function. See if equipped. See Sunroof 0 50. Automatic Transmission Shift Verify spare tire key lock Lock Control Function Check operation and lubricate as 0 282. needed.
  • Page 348 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
  • Page 349 Service and Maintenance (4) Do not directly power wash the (5) Or every five years, whichever (7) Or every three years, whichever transfer case output seals. High comes first. See Cooling System comes first. pressure water can overcome the 0 270. seals and contaminate the transfer (6) Or every 10 years, whichever case fluid.
  • Page 350 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.

  • Page 351: Maintenance And Care

    Service and Maintenance (4) Do not directly power wash the Special Application Additional transfer case output seals. High Services Maintenance and Care pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important case fluid.
  • Page 352 Service and Maintenance Battery Brakes Hoses The 12-volt battery supplies power Brakes stop the vehicle and are Hoses transport fluids and should to start the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. be regularly inspected to ensure additional electrical accessories. that there are no cracks or leaks.
  • Page 353 Service and Maintenance Shocks and Struts Trained dealer technicians can Windshield inspect and recommend the right Shocks and struts help aid in control For safety, appearance, and the tires. Your dealer can also for a smoother ride. best viewing, keep the windshield provide tire/wheel balancing clean and clear.

  • Page 354: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.

  • Page 355: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Front Axle Propshaft Spline or Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. 19257121, in One-Piece Propshaft Spline Canada 19257122). (Two-Wheel Drive with Auto. Trans.) Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges, Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Power Assist Steps, and Outer Canada 10953474).
  • Page 356 Service and Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Passenger Side 55 cm (21.7 in) 22756331 Rear 33 cm (13.0 in) 22956295...

  • Page 357: Maintenance Records

    Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...

  • Page 358: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label Vehicle Identification This label, on the inside of the glove Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) box, has the following information: Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ....357 Number (VIN).

  • Page 359: Vehicle Data

    Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 353 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.

  • Page 360: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 6.2L V8 0.95 1.10mm (0.037 0.043 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing...

  • Page 361: Customer Information

    Privacy Procedure ....360 GMC. Normally, any concerns with Vehicle Data Recording and Customer Assistance the sales transaction or the Privacy .

  • Page 362: Customer Information

    40 days. If you do not agree with the When contacting GMC, remember decision given in your case, you STEP THREE Canadian that your concern will likely be...

  • Page 363: Offices

    However, if a customer wishes to 1-800-263-7854 (French) because it is informal, quick, and write or e-mail GMC, the letter 1-800-263-3830 (For Text free of charge. should be addressed to: Telephone Devices (TTYs))

  • Page 364: Online Owner Center

    GMC Owner Centre (Canada) Users diagnostic information. Schedule gmcowner.ca service appointments. To assist customers who are deaf, Take a trip to the GMC Owner hard of hearing, or speech-impaired (Service History) : View and Centre: and who use Text Telephones print dealer-recorded service...

  • Page 365: Program

    Calling for Assistance reimbursement of eligible General Motors North America and When calling Roadside Assistance, aftermarket adaptive equipment GMC reserve the right to make any have the following information required for the vehicle, such as changes or discontinue the ready:...
  • Page 366 Services Not Included in registration is required. Road or Highway: Tow to the Roadside Assistance nearest GMC dealer for warranty Trip Interruption Benefits and Impound towing caused by service, or if the vehicle was in a Assistance: Must be over violation of any laws.

  • Page 367: Scheduling Service

    Customer Information receive payment, up to $100, If your dealer requests you to bring furnished with each new vehicle after sending the original receipt the vehicle for service, you are provides detailed warranty coverage to Roadside Assistance. urged to do so as early in the work information.

  • Page 368: Collision Damage Repair

    Customer Information and be supported by original Additional Program Collision Parts receipts. See your dealer for Information Genuine GM Collision parts are new information. parts made with the same materials All program options, such as shuttle and construction methods as the Courtesy Rental Vehicle service, may not be available at parts with which the vehicle was...
  • Page 369 Customer Information Aftermarket collision parts are also Insuring the Vehicle parts. Read the lease carefully, as available. These are made by you may be charged at the end of Protect your investment in the GM companies other than GM and may the lease for poor quality repairs.

  • Page 370: Information

    Customer Information Vehicle make, model, and original GM parts. Remember, Service Publications model year. recycled parts will not be covered by Ordering Information the GM vehicle warranty. Vehicle Identification (US and Canada Only) Number (VIN). Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair.

  • Page 371: Radio Frequency

    Customer Information In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Prices are subject to change without Changes or modifications to any of Owner Manual, and Warranty notice and without incurring these systems by other than an Manual. authorized service facility could void obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.

  • Page 372: Reporting Safety Defects

    1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. (1-800-462-8782), or write: Washington, D.C. 20590 If you believe that your vehicle GMC Customer Assistance Center has a defect which could cause You can also obtain other P.O. Box 33172 a crash or could cause injury or...

  • Page 373: Privacy

    Customer Information Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to Note record, in certain crash or near The vehicle has a number of...

  • Page 374: Infotainment System

    Customer Information GM will not access these data or OnStar Terms and Conditions and share it with others except: with the Privacy Statement on the OnStar consent of the vehicle owner or, website. if the vehicle is leased, with the See OnStar Additional Information consent of the lessee;...

  • Page 375: Onstar

    OnStar OnStar OnStar Overview Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details including system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada). OnStar Overview The OnStar system status light is OnStar Overview ... . . 374 next to the OnStar buttons.

  • Page 376: Onstar Services

    OnStar ® Obtain the Wi-Fi hotspot name OnStar Services Security or SSID and password, If equipped, OnStar provides these if equipped. Emergency services: Press to connect to an OnStar Emergency Services require With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Advisor to: a specific OnStar subscription plan. OnStar Advisors can use GPS to Verify account information or With Automatic Crash Response, in...

  • Page 377: Connections

    OnStar 2. Request directions to be 2. Say Repeat. System Connections downloaded to the vehicle. responds with the last direction The following OnStar services help given, then responds with 3. Follow the voice-guided with staying connected. OnStar ready, then a tone. commands.
  • Page 378 OnStar (no Internet connection, 3G, Locate the vehicle on a map 2. Say Call. System responds: 4G, 4G LTE), and signal quality (U.S. market only). Call. Please say the name or (poor, good, excellent). number to call. Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot 3.

  • Page 379: Diagnostics

    OnStar End a Call OnStar Additional Reactivation for Subsequent Owners Information Press . System responds: Call ended. Press and follow the prompts to In-Vehicle Audio Messages speak to an Advisor as soon as Verify Minutes and Expiration possible. The Advisor will update Audio messages may play important vehicle records and explain OnStar Press...
  • Page 380 OnStar See Radio Frequency Statement OnStar Personal Identification Press to speak with an 0 370. Number (PIN) Advisor. Services for People with A PIN is needed to access some OnStar services cannot work unless OnStar services. The PIN will need Disabilities the vehicle is in a place where to be changed the first time when...
  • Page 381 OnStar vehicle has not been started for Cellular and GPS Antennas Add-on Electrical Equipment five days, OnStar can contact Cellular reception is required for The OnStar system is integrated Roadside Assistance or a locksmith OnStar to send remote signals to into the electrical architecture of the to help gain access to the vehicle.
  • Page 382 OnStar statement or separately disclosed at may unlawfully intercept or access above copyright notice and this the time of installation. These transmissions and private permission notice appear in all updates or changes may also cause communications without consent. copies. a system to automatically THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED OnStar - Software communicate with GM servers to...
  • Page 383 OnStar unzip: This software is provided as is, self-extracting archive; that is without warranty of any kind, permitted without inclusion of This is version 2005-Feb-10 of the express or implied. In no event shall this license, as long as the Info-ZIP copyright and license.
  • Page 384 OnStar the Zip-Bugs or Info-ZIP e-mail addresses or of the Info-ZIP URL(s). 4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use the names Info-ZIP, Zip, UnZip, UnZipSFX, WiZ, Pocket UnZip, Pocket Zip, and MacZip for its own source and binary releases.

  • Page 385: Index

    Index Index Airbag System (cont'd) When Should an Airbag Accessories and Inflate? ......76 Modifications ....262 Where Are the Airbags? .
  • Page 386 Index Assistance Systems for Brakes ......276 Capacities and Parking and Backing ..231 Antilock .
  • Page 387 Index Cleaning (cont'd) Courtesy Transportation Distracted Driving ....182 Interior Care ....339 Program .
  • Page 388 Index Dual Automatic Climate Engine (cont'd) Flashers, Hazard Warning ..168 Control System ....174 Drive Belt Routing ... . 359 Flat Tire .
  • Page 389 Index Fuel (cont'd) Gauges (cont'd) Headlamps (cont'd) Filling a Portable Fuel Tachometer ....122 High-Beam On Light ..135 Container .
  • Page 390 Index Infotainment System ... . 373 Lamps (cont'd) Lights (cont'd) Cruise Control ....136 Instrument Cluster ....120 Reading .
  • Page 391 Index Loss of Control ....185 Messages (cont'd) Mirrors (cont'd) Door Ajar ..... 145 Tilt in Reverse .
  • Page 392 Index OnStar ......373 Passenger Compartment Air ® OnStar Additional Filter ......179 Radio Frequency Statement .
  • Page 393 Index Replacement Parts (cont'd) Running the Vehicle While Second Row Seats ....59 Maintenance ....354 Parked .
  • Page 394 Index Shifting Storage Areas Throttle, Adjustable ... . . 198 Into Park ..... . 203 Cargo Cover .
  • Page 395 Index Tires (cont'd) Transmission (cont'd) Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New Temperature Gauge ..125 Tire Pressure ....303 Tires .
  • Page 396 Index Windshield Replacement ....284 Wiper/Washer ....112 Winter Driving .

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